A 31-year-old Kansas City man has been convicted of participating in a conspiracy to steal more than 1,400 cell phones in several states. Federal prosecutors say the phones were resold. The total loss in the thefts was more than $1 million. Bryan Kirkendoll II was found guilty of eight counts in federal court on Wednesday. Prosecutors say Kirkendoll and Victor Chernetskiy, also of Kansas City, stole electronic devices – primarily cell phones – from stores in Missouri, Kansas, Iowa, Illinois, and Oklahoma, and then resold them. They committed 48 burglaries from November 2018 to June 2019. Chernetskiy pleaded guilty last year…
Author: KMAN Staff
St. George police have taken a man wanted on five different warrants from two counties into custody after finding him driving a vehicle stolen from Wichita. Jeffrey Keith Mendez faces a total of 12 charges including felony theft and four counts of failure to appear. He initially gave police a false name and was driving with a fake license plate on the vehicle. Mendez was wanted on three warrants from Sedgwick County and two from Shawnee County when police arrested him Tuesday morning near Saint George Elementary.
The National Bio and Agro Defense Facility (NBAF) in Manhattan will house several different animal research sectors when it fully opens in the near future. Dr. Jamie Barnabei, manager of the National Animal Vaccine and Veterinary Countermeasures Bank (NAVVCB), is one of many who are moving jobs from Plum Creek to Manhattan. She says her role falls into two categories: the prevention of animal disease outbreaks and the emergency response. She adds that the vaccination bank she manages exists to prepare for and mitigate the introduction of a high consequence animal disease. Dr. Barnabei says the move to Manhattan is…
The following summary of calls for service/reports filed by the Riley County Police Department is a portion of those received by police. Some names, addresses, and case details are withheld to follow local, state, and federal law as well as in an attempt to protect community members from being victimized further. Those arrested are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. MANHATTAN, KAN. – Officers filed a report for lewd and lascivious acts in Manhattan on May 5, 2021, at approximately 1:23 p.m. Officers listed an unknown male as the suspect when it was reported he performed an…
The Blue Valley Youth Sailing Foundation is holding camps to teach young children the basics of sailing. Program Director, Henry Otto, says Camp Opti (op-tee), is a six day camp that teaches water safety, assembly of a sailboat, boat handling skills, and how to sail a specified course. “We take 7 to 13 year old boys and girls and teach them how to sail a little 8-foot pram called an Opti Pram,” Otto adds. Otto says while the camp is open to everyone there are different fees to join. “Everyone has to be a member of our foundation, that’s a…
Guests from the National Bio and Agro Defense Facility joined us including NBAF Coordinator Dr. Ken Burton, Communications Director Katie Pawlosky and Manager of the National Animal Vaccine & Veterinary Countermeasures Bank Dr. Jamie Barnabei. Gen. Perry Wiggins, executive director of the Governor’s Military Council joined us to discuss Victory in Europe Day and mental health awareness for soldiers and veterans.
The Inaugural Great Kansas Fishing Derby is underway. Ben Jedlicka, Kansas Department of Wildlife and Tourism Game Warden, says an angler’s prized catch may actually be worth a prize this summer. In an attempt to get more people out and fishing the KDWPT, Kansas Wildscape Foundation, the Bass Pro-Cabela’s Outdoor Fund, as well as many other local retailers, have created a statewide fishing derby. At least 500 specifically tagged fish will be located across 37 different Kansas waterbodies. “And those tagged fish will have prizes associated with them, mostly gift cards because we don’t know who is getting the prizes,”…
Masks will continue to be required in USD 383 Manhattan/Ogden facilities during summer activities. Superintendent Dr. Marvin Wade informed the school board Wednesday that after meeting with the Medical Advisory Committee, the district will continue to require them based on its recommendations. “We still need to be looking out for the safety, security and welfare of those individuals on our sites,” he said. Riley County rescinded its mask ordinance May 2. Manhattan’s mask ordinance expires May 16. Wade suggested coming back to the topic in early July to see where the district is at before making a decision for the…
Indoor aquatic facility comments Four Manhattan residents spoke about their desire for an indoor aquatics center during the city commission meeting Tuesday. Referring to a 2014 survey, local business owner and longtime K-State Natatorium user Tracy Anderson says the desire is shared by many in the area. “47 percent of households identified a need for an indoor aquatic facility,” Anderson said. “34 percent of households indicated less than 50 percent of their needs were being met from an indoor aquatic facility. 37 percent of households indicated zero percent of their needs were being met.” Anderson suggested the city take action…
The following summary of calls for service/reports filed by the Riley County Police Department is a portion of those received by police. Some names, addresses, and case details are withheld to follow local, state, and federal law as well as in an attempt to protect community members from being victimized further. Those arrested are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. MANHATTAN, KAN. – Officers responded to the report of an injury accident near the intersection of S. Seth Child Rd. and Fort Riley Blvd. in Manhattan on May 4, 2021, at approximately 12:01 p.m. When officers arrived…